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My dog is listless, peeing inside, and not her usual energetic self.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

My year old dog is acting listless, and I came home and she had peed and was lying in it. As if she did it and just didn't move. At first I thought she just had a cold because she has cold in her eyes, and she is eating and drinking water. But she isn't the energetic, welcoming dog I'm used to.

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 2nd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While this is not a specific sign, it is indeed very concerning. Possibilities are many including pancreatitis, a toxicity, an infection, among many others. I highly recommend that you have Josephine evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid that this could be something serious. They would be able to examine her and proceed with diagnostics based on their examination. Good luck and have a good night! I hope that she gets better quickly!
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